Posted on 03/18/2025 2:35:26 PM PDT by Signalman
Chief Justice John Roberts is facing renewed scrutiny after his past connection to Chief Judge James E. “Jeb” Boasberg has come under the spotlight. Boasberg, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court by former President Barack Obama in 2011, was later tapped by Roberts in 2014 to serve on the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA), which approved surveillance on President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
The connection has drawn sharp criticism, as Boasberg now finds himself at the center of an impeachment effort led by House Republicans. Boasberg, who currently serves as the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, has been accused of judicial overreach in blocking President Trump’s deportation efforts.
On Tuesday, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) introduced articles of impeachment against him, accusing Boasberg of abusing his power to obstruct Trump’s lawful authority to enforce immigration laws. Gill’s resolution specifically charges Boasberg with interfering in the execution of the Alien Enemies Act, which gives the president broad powers to remove foreign nationals deemed a threat to national security.
The impeachment article states that Boasberg “usurped the role of the Executive and unilaterally took upon himself the power and authority of the President.”
In one of his most controversial rulings, Boasberg blocked deportation flights targeting Venezuelan gang members tied to the notorious Tren de Aragua, a designated terrorist organization. The resolution claims that his actions endangered American lives by preventing the removal of violent criminals.
Although Boasberg was first appointed to the federal bench by President Obama, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who placed him on the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA) in 2014. He later served as the court’s presiding judge from 2020 to 2021, overseeing key surveillance requests, including rulings tied to the Trump-Russia investigation.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. swears President Joe Biden into office during the 59th Presidential Inauguration ceremony in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took the oath of office on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (DOD Photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos M. Vazquez II)
Boasberg’s time on the FISA Court has faced renewed scrutiny, particularly from Trump supporters who highlight his role in approving surveillance of Trump’s 2016 campaign associates. Critics argue this raises serious concerns about political bias within the judiciary, especially given the FBI’s later admission of critical errors in the FISA process.
Roberts, for his part, issued a rare public statement regarding Boasberg’s impeachment effort, cautioning against what he called the politicization of judicial removals.
“For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision. The normal appellate review process exists for that purpose,” Roberts said in response to the push from House Republicans.
However, conservatives argue that this is more than just a policy dispute—it is about holding unelected judges accountable for undermining the will of the people.
“For the past several weeks, we’ve seen several rogue activist judges try to impede the president from exercising, not only the mandate voters gave him, but his democratic and constitutional authority to keep the American people safe,” Rep. Gill told Fox News on Tuesday. “This is another example of a rogue judge overstepping his…authority.”
The move to impeach Boasberg marks one of the most aggressive efforts yet to curb what Republicans see as an out-of-control judicial system. While judicial impeachments are rare, the resolution signals an increasing willingness among conservatives to challenge the judiciary’s unchecked power.
A couple of Butt Booties laughing at the American people.
John Roberts has made his ruling, now let him enforce it.
Impeach->Convict->100 lashes->Turn attention to the Manchurian Candidate (Roberts) next...
Boasberg, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court by former President Barack Obama in 2011, was later tapped by Roberts in 2014 to serve on the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA), which approved surveillance on President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign.
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‘They spied on my campaign ‘ hasn’t led to any deaths of the enemies foreign and domestic yet, right?
Boasberg was one of the most corrupt judges on the FISA court allowing almost unfettered spying on Americans. Roberts had to know this and did nothing. Roberts, though his spineless actions is single handedly destroying the judiciary in this country by his inactions.
I wonder who Roberts is going to send after PRESIDENT TRUMP. A couple of the DCPD Heroes of January 6th?
Roberts has to GO!
bmk
Good. Impeach Roberts, too.
This evil judge is certainly dirty.
He should recuse himself, at the very least.
Impeached/stripped/removed ideally.
That’s JEB! Boasburg.
Without a doubt. He needs to take the long swim.
I have no doubt that Roberts used his Swamp Rat influence to get his pal Boasberg to cooperate in the illegal actions FISA used to eff over Trump
No doubt at all.
Impeach Roberts too.
Conflict of interest and both need to be removed from their respective positions. I hear Texas needs primary school teachers.
The normal appellate review process exists ...
Roberts now wants to put on his robe after hand sitting issues important.
Roberts, for his part, issued a rare public statement regarding Boasberg’s impeachment effort, cautioning against what he called the politicization of judicial removals.
And what of presidential removals that you stood by idly and which were clearly politically driven or blatant election theft about which you declared our standing had issues.
I say that you have the issue and we have the fix.
The normal appellate review process exists ...
Roberts now wants to put on his robe after hand sitting issues important.
Roberts, for his part, issued a rare public statement regarding Boasberg’s impeachment effort, cautioning against what he called the politicization of judicial removals.
And what of presidential removals that you stood by idly and which were clearly politically driven or blatant election theft about which you declared our standing had issues.
I say that you have the issue and we have the fix.
Roberts has passports to Malta and Epstein Island;
but NO LOVE for the Constitution.
He should resign, but the magnetism of the power
has seized him to impose ObamaCARE/Pedophilia,
and now to have his black-robed army remove
the elected beloved President.
Judge Boasberg should be impeached for violating his oath of office, to uphold the Constitution, not for a judicial opinion.
There was no judicial case before his court. Those suing the government were challenging its right to deport illegal aliens, which cannot be challenged in court. There is no law being violated.
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